Philosophy Behind Bars
Philosophy Behind Bars Long-term prisoners need to be given the space to reflect, and grow. Using the prisoners' own words, Szifris shows the importance of this type of education for growth and…
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Philosophy Behind Bars
Long-term prisoners need to be given the space to reflect, and grow. Using the prisoners' own words, Szifris shows the importance of this type of education for growth and development. This ground-breaking study found that engaging prisoners in philosophy education enabled them to think about some of the 'big' questions in life and as a result to see themselves and others differently.
She demonstrates how the philosophical dialogue led to a form of community which provided a space for self-reflection, pro-social interaction and communal exploration of ideas, which could have long-term positive